Elissa has truly changed my life. I had excessive facial hair growth from PCOS and she has been amazing taking me throw the process to permanently remedy this. The progress I've seen in just 6 treatment is amazing. The pain is minimal and the healing process has been simple. She is kind, compassionate and is truly an expert in what she does. I wish I could give 100 stars. Truly amazing work and life changing. I had tried laser hair removal, plucking and pulling, waxing, anything you can think of. Electrolysis is the only thing that has worked and has boosted my self confidence and let me see the light at the end of the tunnel. For those who have felt like there is no hope, there is! Hang in there. read more

I have been going to Soft Touch for several months now. I have seen both Elissa and Sina. Both of them are awesome. I am seeing good results from their work. A good quantity of permanent removal and the hairs that do come back are taking longer to grow and are much softer. I am very happy with my results thus far. Update: a little less than 2 years and I have very little regrowth. Started the process having to shave every day. Now I don't shave my face at all. I've been seeing Sina pretty much exclusively. No problems with skin reactions to her machine. She is fast and efficient. I leave my appointments essentially hair free. I can't say enough good things about these two ladies! read more

I highly recommend Sina, she does a thorough job and I've seen fantastic results. She is very popular so book your appointment soon!

Sina and Soft Touch Electrolysis have completely changed my life! I have been seeing Sina for over 5 years now and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of unwanted hair removal. I started seeing her back in 2015, coming into the office twice a week and now after 5 years I only visit once every 3-4 months! When COVID19 hit back in March 2020, I have not been able to get treatment for about 7 months! Thankfully, now that it is safe to reopen some indoor services, I was able to schedule an appointment with her last week. I am so happy to be back in Sina's books. If you are in need of someone who is professional skilled in hair removal please book an appointment at Soft Touch Electrolysis. Sina I truly appreciate your professionalism and skill, you are not only my electrologist you are a friend. Thank You! :) read more

I heard they are wonderful, but my experience with Elissa was sub-par. I went twice now and don't think I will go back. The first time the front waiting room was super-hectic and actively unrelaxing. It was a madhouse. The appointment itself was okay but I didn't feel the results were as good as I've had elsewhere. The second time....worse! I was the only one in the waiting room, a little bit early (10 min) to respect the tight schedule. Elissa comes out of her room and walks by me. She pauses and asks who I am there to see. Now, she has A LOT of clients, and I have only been to her once before so I do not expect her to remember me, but when I rely that I am there to see HER, she gives me a dirty look and walks away without another word! Seriously? Seriously!!! And then during the appoitment she's telling me some stuff like, the electrolysis isn't killing the hair follicle at all...just making the hair finer in texture... Is that true? That isn't what my other electrolysist said is going on... I don't trust this woman anymore, plus she was unpleasant. Then to top it off, the reception staff, who you have to give payment to, seems to be always gossiping when I am trying to get out of there. Having to work to get their attention to give them $$ makes me want to walk out without paying!! read more

I've been going through the process of electrolysis for 8 weeks now and I have to say both Ursula and Elyssa are THE BEST. Ursula is so funny and entertaining, but she also really cares about you as a client. Due to Ursula being on sabatical for a few months I've switched over to Elyssa and could not have fallen into better hands. On my first session with Elyssa we were off to a slower start as I have very course hair on my neck and I'm prone to ingrowns hairs. Elyssa spent about 15 or 20 minutes extra time on me and did so complimentary to make up for the time it takes to get just the right setting, needle type, and for lack of a better word pace. I thought that was so kind of her, as it's not customary. Elyssa is very passionate about her work and understands that for many of us this process isn't simply about hair removal. She understands that many women who have struggled with excessive hair growth often have gone through so many measures to get rid of it and it takes a toll on your self esteem as a woman. I personally have alot of damage on my neck and chin from tweezing and picking. (TMI I know) I'm coming up on my fourth sesson with Elyssa, (8 sessions total) and I've seen a significant change in the texture of my hair. I've gone from bristle coarse to baby hair soft. Elyssa also recommended a Skin Ceuticals mask which I used this weekend and have already noticed some of the dark patches of hyperpigmentation are begining to clear. Whether that's a result of the electrolysis, or mask, or me no longer tweezing...I don't know. All I can say for sure is that it's working. I'm seeing progress and real results, and for someone who has struggled with this all her life, I can't describe to you how happy and excited I am! read more

Hair removal by electrolysis is just a rite of passage for the women in my family. My other sisters have tried laser, waxing, etc, to no avail and have all come back to the only permanent method of hair removal: electrolysis. After I got my first real paying job and finally had the money to start regular treatment, I found a place close to work on the peninsula. I went for almost a year, every week for 30 min. Being my first electrolysis experience, I didn't know what to expect as far as progress and was content that I was at least hairless for a few days and my ingrown hairs had lessened. So when my mom came to visit over Christmas this year, I was surprised but actually relieved to hear her dismay. She was like, "How long have you been going? Wow, every week? And it still looks like this? Does she have her macine turned up all the way??" My hairs were still coarse and flourishing, but I was trying to be patient, knowing that the process can take time. After the reality check with my mother, and spending over $3000 and 20+ hours, I decided to move on. After careful review of the options downtown SF that would work with my commute, and after speaking on the phone to Ursula at Soft Touch, I decided to give them a try. I have to say that I was impressed with Ursula's care not to bad mouth my previous technician. I was pretty pissed that I had wasted so much money and time, yet Ursula wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt that maybe the other technician didn't realize that what she was doing to me was prolonging my treatment. If a technician plucks instead of waiting for the current to release the hair, it's almost like you are just plucking. Two steps forward, one step back. It's gonna be awhile. Four months after finding my new salon, I have to say that I am extremely happy. I have had treatments from both Ursula and Alyssa and they are both very skilled. Ursula's treatments are very relaxing with your eyes covered and soft music in the back ground. Alyssa is very personable, warm and interesting to talk to. They are both very skilled and add their own finishing touches to their treatment which nourish and revitalize the skin. Instead of going every week, I go every two weeks. I don't even have hairs for a week and when they do grow in they are softer than they have ever been. I figure at this rate I should be done in a year, and I'm going half as often. It's great! And having the benefit of multiple skilled electrologists, I can nearly always get in when I want to. One last note, my boyfriend likes it too because I'm not all prickly when we kiss. Super bounus, yay :) read more

I had an amazing facial! My skin looked looked very clean and felt very smooth after! I highly recommend!

I only wish I could give this place 10 stars. All the women that work here are friendly and sweet - Mila, Paulina, Elissa, etc. My electrolysis was done exclusively with Elissa. She is absolutely amazing at what she does - professional, friendly, compassionate and most importantly - truly skilled and educated in her craft. I started seeing Elissa for electrolysis treatment about 2 1/2 years ago, and since then I can honestly say my life has changed. I started out going once a week for about a month and a half. Then once every two weeks, then once every three, four, five and at the end, every six-eight weeks. Thanks to Elissa, I no longer have to worry about getting rid of unwanted facial hair EVERY single time I get ready in the morning. She's completely made that problem disappear for me. As a light-skinned person with jet black hair, this has always been a problem that has plagued me and taken hours upon hours of my time to resolve at home. Since I began electrolysis, however, this has changed completely. I spend almost no time at home dealing with this and Elissa has gotten rid of 95% of the unwanted hair. When we began treatment, she told me she could guarantee a 70-75% reduction, but the results we got were much better. Throughout all the treatments, Elissa was always as gentle as possible (yes, it hurts, but that can't be helped) and we also managed to get to know each other quite well. On my last couple of visits with her (I only stopped going because I moved out of the state), Elissa took the time to ask about my move, my future job, and everyone important to me (my sisters, parents, best friends, etc). She remembered everything I had told her! Not only is she great at her job, but she also cares and becomes invested with each client. I wish I could have taken her with me when I moved but I will always remember her as having changed my life. Thank you Elissa! read more

Incredible service and treatment! My skin has never looked better. I did the hydrafacial, and wow! This is legit life changing. Sina did such an amazing job, you can tell she is very skilled and takes pride in doing a great job. Will definitely go again. read more

It works! It takes a while. I'm nearly done after once every 3 weeks for 9 months, but it's SO much less expensive than laser hair removal. Sina is the best. She was on time and took cleanliness very seriously which is important for this type of treatment. I am very happy with the results and would highly recommend to others. read more

This is a wonderful establishment. These women are nothing but professional and heartwarming. They don't just treat you just like every other customer. They like to get to know their clients and like to connect and better serve them as uniquely as they can. These women make you feel as relaxed as possible and their establishment comforts you. Elissa is a fabulous woman has always made me feel welcome and makes sure that I am tranquil. I have been going to her for a short time but have seen massive improvements. She has helped me gain confidence in my image again. Paulina treats me so affectionate and absolutely has restored the spunk of my youth. I'm illuminated because of her treatments. She is amazing in her work. Sina is such a new up-in-commer in this industry. She is incredible in her work and makes sure that I am as serene as I can be, while in session with her. She's very kind and her work is phenomenal. I plan on keeping a professional relationship with her for years to come. This establishment offers so many skin treatments that it is your best bet to receive everything you need in one place. read more

Sina took care of my concerns in just a few sessions. She is professional, courteous, caring and best of all efficient. So much gets cleared in one session! Since it appears I may never need to return, I wish to thank Sina for her pleasant company and meticulous work. Bravo! read more

Sina is absolutely fantastic and their office is very professional! They always text you the day before your appointment to confirm and are flexible and easy to book appointments with. Sina pays great attention to detail, works super fast (unlike another electrologist who I used to do to, who would chat a lot with me and I felt like cleared my skin a lot more slowly). She always applies numbing cream, cleans your skin after so you don't have scars or acne buildup, and also offers ice packs to bring the swelling down if you need to. I think she's also a little generous with her time, and I've noticed her go a few minutes over to take care of the last few hairs and not charge me for it. Highly recommend!! read more

I've been going to Sina for over a year and am really happy with my results. She's clean, professional and is really knowledgeable. Due to covid, we did have to stop treatments temporarily, so I probably would have finished sooner. Electrolysis does take a little getting used to, but it is so worth it and really is permanent hair removal. Can't recommend Soft Touch enough! read more

I have been going to Elissa for about 6 months now and have been getting great results! She's accommodating to my schedule and tries to make the process as comfortable as possible (which obviously, it's electrolysis, so it hurts but it's doable). I appreciate her professionalism and skill. Thank you Elissa! read more

I have been coming to Soft Touch Electrolysis since 2018. I have tried almost everything to get rid of my unwanted facial hairs to no avail. I contacted Soft Touch and spoke with Elissa. She gave me a realistic idea of what to expect and how long the process will take. I am amazed every time. I hardly have any facial hairs and the few that might come in are quickly zapped away. The pain is minimal and quick. I referred my sister to Elissa and she loves her results also. I consider Elissa a friend now. A++++ service always. read more

Sina is kind, professional and a font of great information about skin care. I appreciated her direct and honest advice. There's a reason Soft Touch has been around for 40+ years. I'd never had a chemical peel before and it was a great experience I'll definitely repeat! read more

I saw Sina for the first time last week and I had a great experience. Starting with an electrologist can make a me little nervous, but she made me feel so comfortable and I was really impressed with her work. She was able to get so much done in an hour and I didn't have much discomfort at all! I'm excited to continue with her! read more

Soft Touch deserves more than 5 stars! And I do not give out stars willy-nilly, people. Elissa is a miracle worker. I have been to many other electrologists over the years all across the country. No one has yielded the results I've seen from Elissa. She has essentially eliminated my problem with some incredibly coarse, stubborn, relentless hairs in less than a year. She is personally invested in achieving results for her clients. Services are affordable, and easily accessible by public transportation. Use her services with absolute confidence. read more

Elissa is a superb electrologist. I should know as I am also trained in this field. I have never worked for Elissa, but have observed her work many times and learned a lot from her techniques. In terms of electrolysis she is one of the very best and dedicated to her clients. The hygiene is at the highest level. I recommend and endorse her work. read more

Simply the best! I came to see Elisa about 12 months ago - I've struggled with ingrown hairs with my beard my whole life, and wanted her to 'thin it out' so I could shave with less frequency. I'd tried everything under the sun, and was running out of options. Having never previously considered electrolysis (I'm your typical guy), I was initially a little bit apprehensive. 12 months and several treatments later, I'm now on Yelp to share what an incredible experience I had. As many previous reviews note, Elisa is the consummate pro - she's been doing this for many years, and her knowledge and competence is tangible. She clearly articulated the process, knows exactly what's she's doing, and assuaged any of my fears/concerns immediately. And of course, my results were stellar. No more ingrown hairs and a lighter, neater beard. Something that's made a discernable improvement to my life in many ways. If you're in the market for electrolysis - Elisa is THE person. Simple. read more

Elissa is a very knowledgeable and skilled electrologist. She cares about her clients and takes care of their needs. I highly recommend her for her precision and professionalism. She runs her schedule on-time and efficiently - which I really appreciate because rates are based on appointment duration. read more

I had laser removal done on my "neck beard" primarily, but there are always those strays the laser won't get. I've been seeing Sina to take care of those, and she is awesome! I am not the most stoic (OK I'm a baby) patient, but her personality makes the experience fun, and the results are terrific! read more

BACKGROUND: Although I probably have less body hair than the average woman, I hate the hair that I have & have had permanent laser hair removal on my legs, bikini line, underarms, etc. As a result, my body hair is now so thin that I only need to shave once every 2-3 weeks & do a maintenance laser every couple of years. While doing my usual "maintenance" laser, I found out that my new technician was using a laser with a new technology that can get rid of light-colored hair too. I was thrilled. Although most of my hair is dark, I have peach fuzz on my upper lip. Because traditional lasers don't work on light hair, I never could get it removed before. I also have VERY sensitive skin near my lips & couldn't wax/tweeze it either so I was forced to let the peach fuzz be. Now that I learned it could be corrected, I was all for it & had my face zapped as well. To my surprise, the treatment not only failed to work, but it caused my blonde mustache hairs to grow back in brown. I have a weird obsession with unwanted body hair. I actually have a reoccurring nightmare in which I am making out with a man & he discovers a hair (which, in my dream is very long) while kissing my neck & he assumes it is just a stray hair from my head but, when he goes to pull it away, realizes it is attached to my chin. The dream ends with a reaction from "The Crying Game" & me waking up horrified & panicked by the embarrassment of it all. I know it sounds ridiculous but I actually have this nightmare often so you can see why I would be DETERMINED to get a now-brown mustache removed. I did my research & found out that hair darkening is a rare side effect of laser hair removal & that the best way to permanently remove it was through electrolysis so I looked for a place nearby & booked an appointment. REVIEW OF SOFT TOUCH ELECTROLYSIS: Elyssa spoke to me in a manner that swung between insulting & patronizing. For ex., when I arrived, she questioned me while I was still in the waiting room from another room. I told her that I wanted to work on my chin and upper lip hair & in response, she walked over to me to take a look & then said as she walked away: "I don't see much of a problem there but what I REALLY want to work on our those eyebrows of yours." WTF? Admittedly, my brows are a mess right now but it's up to me what I should change about my face -- not her. What made it worst is that she didn't want to discuss what service she could provide for my eyebrows so why did she make the comment in the first place? Later she complimented me for signing my name. I was also confused by her explanation of what to expect from the procedure. She made it sound like she would only be able to lighten the hair & not get rid of it completely. I don't think that is what she meant to say because, from what I read, I already understood that progress on the area would be slow because all of the hairs are on different growth cycles & can't all be treated at the same time & that each treated hair will slowly lighten before dying off thus the density, thickness and color of the hair will reduce gradually. But that's not what she said & it was confusing. I still wonder if she meant to say what I just explained or if she just is truly incapable of doing what electrolysis is supposed to do. Yet I REALLY wanted a close by location because traveling far for a 15 minute appointment would be too inconvenient otherwise and I wanted to do this. I TRULY WANTED to give her a benefit of the doubt, hoping that I could just withstand 15 minute increments of her. In fact, I was STILL planning to work with her when out came the last straw. Although they accept credit cards & told me over the phone that it wouldn't be a problem, she felt that I should split the cost of the merchant fee since the charge for a 15 minute service is so low ($40). I paid the extra dollar but told her that due to a personality conflict between us, I did not want to come back (character limitations won't let me express just how unpleasant working with her was). Now, to her credit, she tried to make amends. She recommended I try the other esthetician which I was going to do but, as I walked back to get her contact info, rather than hand me the card & shut up, she offered to pay me my dollar back &, when I refused, a full refund. I know it SOUNDS nice but it really wasn't. It really wasn't. The convo got awkward & I ended up refusing the refund and leaving without the contact info. I have a rash over my lip now. I don't blame Elyssa for it. I do have sensitive skin so it's not unusual & if dealing with a rash every 6 weeks would ultimately lead to no hair, I'd take it. I also find their prices very affordable & am happy they offered 15 minute time slots. So, to be fair, I'm not going to slam them completely. But the service was subpar -- so much so that I couldn't picture withstanding 15 minute increments of it in the future -- so I'd have to pass on this place. read more

Sina was a very professional and nice person. She took care of my eyebrow in a very efficient way. Very honest I definitely recommend

During my first appointment with Elissa, I stressed my concern over getting possible hyper-pigmentation, to which she said and I quote "not with this machine you won't". However, after only two appointments with her, I have just that! In my mind not having full disclosure is not professional. She also likes to make small talks during treatments, which I do appreciate because it sort of takes my mind off the painful procedure. However, she should really consider wearing a face mask. On several occasions, she spit right on my face. Ew! I won't be going back again. read more

I don't want to give her five stars because now it will be even harder to get an appointment! and I want to keep her all to myself! She is, hands down, amazing. She is professional, caring, wants to help you achieve your goals and will work on a strategy with you to make it happen. She's changed the way I feel about myself and given me back a confidence I had lost. what more can I say! read more

Called for an appointment. No answer. Called back and told they would not do my electrology, not taking long jobs like me. Told to hold on call back, while they referred me elsewhere. hung up on. no call back later. VERY VERY VERY BAD! they are way too busy to bother with new customers. nuff said. I will be taking my business and anyone I refer to electrology elsewhere. big fail. read more

Sina it's just about the best person you can find to do electro on your face! Her touch is very soft indeed. I've been coming to her since July 2017. It is now February 2018 and I'm basically all cleared up. She's also just an amazing person to begin with. read more

I've been seeing Elissa for electrolysis and the results are amazing. I trust Elissa because she always explains what she's doing and works quickly and efficiently, using only the amount of time necessary for my treatment, which saves me money. It's definitely a time and money investment, so this is something I really appreciate. Before I visited Elissa, I'd tried every other kind of hair removal: shaving, waxing, tweezing, and even laser hair removal, which stimulated MORE hair growth for me. Elissa obviously knows her stuff, using the right machine and frequency for my treatment. The results (after only 5 treatments) are so encouraging. I know it's cliche to say, but I only wish I'd come to her years ago. read more

If you're looking for permanent hair removal, I highly recommend Sina at Soft Touch Electrolysis! I started going to Sina for removal of facial hair associated with aging. Sina is professional, gentle, and caring. She is focused and works quickly while always being attuned to my level of comfort. In my experience, electrolysis of some areas of the upper lip can be painful. But in Sina's skilled hands I have completed all treatments with minimal discomfort. Sina uses numbing cream prior to treatment, and afterwards, cools the area down with an ice pack and covers it with coverup. read more

I've been going to this place for about two years I love it. I am doing my electrolysis with Sina and I've seen great results. Sina is very gentle with my skin. She is also very friendly and sweet. I would definitely recommend this place for facial hair removal read more

I was referred to Elissa by my aesthetician, Maria, who had been telling me for months that I should consider electrolysis for my facial hair removal. Finally, one day she made the consultation appt for me, and that day changed my life! Elissa is amazing -- our work together has yielded more positive results that I could possibly have imagined! It's been about 6 months and the hair on my upper lip and chin (where I've been getting the work done) is drastically reduced, getting lighter and less every visit. She's fast and as much of a sissy as I am with pain, I can sit through a 45 minute session with little or no cringing whatsoever. The quality and care with which she performs her work is unrivaled. She is reasonable, and my visits with her are always enjoyable. I've really enjoyed my journey with Elissa, and I'm looking forward to continuing on to see where we'll go! read more

I've been going to see Elissa for years to help with my unwanted facial hair. She's great, fast and very effective. I highly recommend you go here if you are looking to have some electrolysis done. As a trans woman, she's been invaluable to me ;) read more

Sina is so great! I have PCOS and have been dealing with unwanted coarse hairs since junior high. I've been plucking and picking for so long that my skin was damaged, dark, and prone to breakouts. Once I learned about electrolysis, specifically that it is the only permanent hair removal procedure, I tried out Sina and have seen amazing results. Sina is really thorough and concise with her work. It's been just under a year and most days I don't even think about the hair in that area. I'm no longer embarrassed of my skin or packing on the make up in that area to hide grown out hairs. I'm now at the point of maintenance and am really happy to see that the skin in that area is brightening and clear. I'm really happy with my results and couldn't recommend Sina enough. read more

I agree with some of these reviews, Elissa is a bit absent-minded, always busy, overbooked, but she does a great job! I had electrolysis done on my upper lip, and only after 4 sessions I no longer have my mustache. It feels great! For under $200 I will never have to wax, use creams, and worry that people are staring at my black lip hair. Elissa is very knowledgeable, the procedure always went quickly and felt very clean. She is also very honest. I originally came in asking about electrolysis procedure on my lower legs, but she suggested to do laser hair removal instead because her sessions would have been way too expensive for the amount of hair I had. Definitely recommend her. Just prepare to be patient in the waiting room, there is a lot of traffic, talking in other languages, phone calls, etc. read more

Very very awful experience where I felt coerced to try out her method when I came for a consultation appointment in which I realized she didn't do "the blend" version of electrolysis. I wish she would have just let me go instead of intimidating me. I regret this experience when it comes to mind.... read more

I wish I could say I had a good experience here. Sadly, I have been here four times. Every visit has been worst than the last and I will not be back. read more

I so appreciate Elissa's work! She is considerate, warm and very experienced. She is attentive to possible discomfort, and very thorough in the "cool down" after the actual electrolysis. I am **very** grateful for Elissa's calm manner and prompt and courteous service. read more